Brakes Squealing, Need Help

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Aug 10, 2010 | 11:56 PM

a96xjsport

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From: Pennsylvania

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Straight 6

Brakes Squealing, Need Help

i had my front brakes replaced about 2 months ago and i had to get new rotors on both sides, ever since i got the new rotors and pads on there they squeal really bad and i had enough, i tried going to the car wash and hitting them with some water, it stops the squeal, but only for about 10 minutes, what can i do to stop the squeal for good?

Aug 11, 2010 | 12:03 AM

xjoffroad

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From: Everett, WA

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by a96xjsport

brake clean. is something stuck between the pad and rotor? maybe a little rock?

Aug 11, 2010 | 12:04 AM

troy fritz

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Try some disc brake quiet.You spray it on the backside of the pads.It's supposed to quiet them.

Aug 11, 2010 | 09:24 AM

Bustedback

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From: Oroville, CA

Year: 1995

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter

Your pads are not fitting on the lands tight enough. The noise is caused by the pads vibrating in the mounts. Check the shims and hardware for wear, or if it is even there. A slight chamfer on the leading edge of the pads will help a little too. With new pads and rotors, try not to be too hard on the brakes for the first 500 miles, they got to seat in properly.